Theory Matrix 2
Theory Matrix 2
Theory Matrix 2
Leader This is about actions and what This is about changing the leadership
the leader does is important for approach based on the follower’s
success when dealing with a needs or behavior. This would be
team. This is leadership focused. leadership focused to gain follower
interaction.
What are the implications of this theory (or approach) on the leader?
For example, how is it (or, is it not) leader-centered, and what does it tell us about the leader
and/or the leader’s part in the process of leadership?
Follower The follower can react to the This follower focused. The situational
behavior given by the leader with approach is chosen by the leader
either negative or positive based on needs are of the follower.
reinforcement. This is follower
focused.
What are the implications of this theory (or approach) on the follower?
For example, how is it (or, is it not) follower-centered, and what does it tell us about the follower
and/or the follower’s part in the process of leadership?
Context The context is decided by the The context can change based on the
leader and which behavior they needs of the follower.
decide to choose to exhibit for
the follower.
What are the implications of this theory (or approach) on the context?
For example, how does the theory (or approach) characterize the situation surrounding the leader-
follower relationship (i.e., formal or informal, social or work, dynamic or static, emergency or
routine, complex or simple, task-oriented, relationship-oriented, etc.).
Process The leader is influencing and the The follower is initiating the need and
follower is receiving the behavior the leader is receiving the need and
by responding to the approach. deciding how to react to the
The approach is measured by the approach. This approach is measured
amount of employee moral and by the followers, on how well the
production. leader, leads.
What are the implications of this theory (or approach) on the process of leadership, i.e., the act
of leadership?
For example, who is doing the leading and following, how is influence being exerted, is it
OGL 300: Theory Matrix
Comparing Leadership Theories
one-way or reciprocal in nature, how is goal attainment being guided, what (if any) are the
exchanges taking place, how are relationships characterized and/or what are they based
on (e.g., high quality, respect, work)?
Outcomes With having a leader who is good With having a leader who is
at the behavior approach, trust responsive to the follower the
established, job satisfaction, follower is reacting with individual
affection and job cohesion. performance, job performance and
organizational peformance.
What are the implications of this theory (or approach) on outcomes (or results)?
For example, what can be included as arising from the interplay between the leader, follower, and
situation (context), i.e., trust, group cohesion, affection, job satisfaction, job performance,
organizational performance, individual performance, etc.